Aerodynamics
What are the phases of a spin?
entry, incipient, developed, recovery
How many batteries do we have, and where are they?
4
main (nose), emergency, (under baggage), ELT (duh), standby (behind aspen/ G5)
What does BR mean on a METAR
BABY RAIN
Simply explain what "holding out" is
advertising yourself, via signs/advertising, agencies
Your passengers' fingertips have turned blue. What has happened, and how are you going to react?
Hypoxia
what is the drag penalty for flaps 25, gear down?
-490 fpm
Explain our prop system
constant speed, full feathering, hydraulically actuated
How do high and low pressure systems move?
Low= CCW, rising
High= CW, descending
What restriction does a commercial pilot have without an instrument rating?
Carriage of pax for hire at night and flights beyond 50nm with pax is prohibited
What are the oxygen requirements for a pressurized cabin?
FL 250: oxygen must have at least a 10-minute supply
FL 350: must wear oxygen if the pilot is alone
FL 410 and above: you have to wear it
What is a dutch roll?
Too much lateral and not enough directional, the wings are over correcting
What are the two stall horns, and when do they sound?
outboard (0-10 degrees)
inboard (25-40 degrees)
FL 240
What is "private carriage"?
Carriage for hire that does not involve holding out
If a class echo airspace has a magenta veil, what altitude does it start?
700 AGL
Explain why the left engine is critical in a conventional twin
Torque, P-factor, accelerated slipstream, spiraling slipstream
How does oil flow from beginning to end?
sump, pump, screen, cooler, filter, engine, prop, sump
How much does icing reduce lift and thrust?
lift = -30%
drag = +40%
You are head-on with a helicopter. What action do you take, and why
Alter right, you have the right of way though.
FICON at KTOL reads 1/1/1, what does this mean?
bad, bad, bad
Explain SMACFUMO, all the way through.
>:)
What's the main disadvantage of a turbocharger?
turbo lag
Where do lenticular clouds appear, and how high must you fly above them.
When there is mountain wave turbulence, must fly 1000 ft abv.
FAR 61.123
what is the service volume for a MON High VOR
you got it